Bernie's donation total for Q3 continues to climb, now $26 million

[jfern]

It was $24 million earlier today.

It's not too far behind Hillary's numbers. You still have until midnight to donate on the west coast.

http://www.startribune.com/clinton-campaign-says-it-raises-28m-in-past-3-months/330186761/

[840high]

1. Go Bernie!

[RufusTFirefly]

2. (Cross-posted from another thread) That's great, but...

... if we make money the measure of Bernie's success, we are certain to lose.

More important is the number of donors, not the amount that they give. After all, one wealthy donor to Bernie's opponent can wipe out 108 hard-earned, heartfelt $25 donations with a single check.

We can't let the media dictate the parameters of the narrative.

Democracy should ultimately come down to who has the most votes, not who has the most money.

Think Outside the Bucks!

[djean111]

9. I don't think it is money so much as to perhaps stop that "Bernie can't win because The BIG donors

chose Hillary (because she will benefit them the most)" bullshit. Plus this money is really grassroots money. It is important to show how much grassroots support he has. That is what helped to propel Obama past Hillary last time, IMO.

I read that Hillary was asking for $1 donations, not because that might be all someone could afford, but just to beat Bernie's small donations numbers. Reminds me of buying Facebook likes and twitter followers.

[MrMickeysMom]

3. I committed twice... just before midnight again East Coast time

I couldn't help it. We are committed.

[SoapBox]

4. And no Corporations or Billionaires to boot.

At least none giving via dark sleazy PACS.

Way to go average everyday Berners!

[dae]

5. Agreed!

[jfern]

6. $2 million just since the earlier reports today

You still have another hour to donate on the west coast.

[tomm2thumbs]

7. thanks for the note on the time - 20 minutes for folks to donate on West Coast at this point

I just did as you mentioned... all helps

[merrily]

8. Fantastic, wonderful news. Hillary did have much more on hand than did Bern as of June 30, though

I don't say that to be a downer. I just think it important that we stay in reality and stay motivated.

This story is still carrying the 24 million dollar figure, but gives more info about the finances of the two campaigns.

http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/09/30/bernie-sanders-raises-24-million-powered-by-online-donations-exceeding-obamas-2008-pace/

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

10. I'm sure she'll need it.

She's probably got a lot more high-priced leeches attached to her campaign.

[merrily]

11. Fantastic reply!

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

12. I remember the folks that attached to her first run.

Does anyone know if Mark Penn is involved this time around?

(ETA oh, too funny: http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/03/hillary-clinton-mark-penn-2016 )

[merrily]

13. I know, right? Someone posted yesterday about great advice from her campaign team.

I sprained my face laughing.